Private company

Camden and Amboy Railroad

Railway company in New Jersey, US

The Camden and Amboy Railroad and Transportation Company, usually shortened to the Camden and Amboy Railroad (C&A), was a railway company in New Jersey. It was incorporated in 1830 and opened its first line in 1832, making it one of the oldest railroads in North America.² It ceased to exist in 1872.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1830Founded¹

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JohnBull1833 — Photo: illustrator unknown, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Camden and Amboy Railroad and Transportation Company, usually shortened to the Camden and Amboy Railroad (C&A), was a railway company in New Jersey. It was incorporated in 1830 and opened its first line in 1832, making it one of the oldest railroads in North America.²

Acquisitions

Succeeded by United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Company¹

Timeline

1872Dissolved Dissolved¹
1830Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaCamden and Amboy Railroad and Transportation Company
More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ116837284

Sources

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WikidataCamden and Amboy Railroad on Wikidata
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WikipediaCamden and Amboy Railroad on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsCamden and Amboy Railroad photo by illustrator unknown, Public domain